The Claim

Among older Chinese adults, those in the highest tertile of the protein-enriched dietary diversity index (PEDDI) have 83% higher odds of achieving extreme longevity compared to those in the lowest tertile, suggesting a strong association between protein-rich dietary variety and survival into very old age.

Source: Associations of diet patterns with successful aging, longevity, and extreme longevity: a prospective cohort study among Chinese adults 65 years or older

What the research says

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In plain English

Older Chinese adults who eat a more varied diet rich in protein are much more likely to live to an extremely old age compared to those who don’t.

See the scientific wording

Older Chinese adults in the highest tertile of the protein-enriched dietary diversity index (PEDDI) have 83% higher odds of achieving extreme longevity compared to those in the lowest tertile, indicating a strong association between protein-rich dietary variety and exceptional survival into very old age.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Associations of diet patterns with successful aging, longevity, and extreme longevity: a prospective cohort study among Chinese adults 65 years or older

    The study found that older Chinese adults who ate a more varied diet with plenty of protein were about 83% more likely to live to an extremely old age compared to those who didn’t, which matches the claim.

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